Mountain Music Museum
The Mountain Music Museum (a.k.a. the ACMA Mountain Music Museum) in Kingsport, Tennessee, was a museum dedicated to the history of music that originated primarily in East Tennessee, North Carolina, Southeast Kentucky, Virginia and West Vir
A museum inside Kingsport
You can stay in Kingsport
Mountain Music Museum is inside Kingsport, which has 27 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 71–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 10 miles away
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA (TRI) has airline service, about 10 miles from Mountain Music Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Kingsport. Green months are the mild ones.
Mountain Music Museum
The Mountain Music Museum (a.k.a. the ACMA Mountain Music Museum) in Kingsport, Tennessee, was a museum dedicated to the history of music that originated primarily in East Tennessee, North Carolina, Southeast Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia during the 19th century and evolved into what is now generally recognized as bluegrass music and country music. The museum is owned and operated by the nonprofit Appalachian Cultural Music Association (ACMA). Exhibits include vintage musical instruments, recordings, photographs and other memorabilia. Among well-known 20th century performers who have exhibits in the museum are the Carter Family, the Stoneman Family, Jimmie Rodgers, Flatt & Scruggs, Mac Wiseman, The Stanley Brothers, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Mel Street, Archie Campbell and others.
Originally based in Bristol, Tennessee, the museum is now located at 316 Broad Street in Kingsport.
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Where to stay near Mountain Music Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Kingsport (27) and Johnson City (34).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Mountain Music Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport | in town | — | 27 18 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 57,530 | $234K | D |
| Johnson City | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 34 27 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 74,943 | $268K | C− |
| Bristol | 19 mi east | 30 min | 27 9 hotels · 18 campgrounds | 28,107 | $195K | C− |
| Church Hill | 9 mi west | 15 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 7,297 | $211K | A− |
| Bristol | 23 mi east | 35 min | 24 17 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 16,418 | $184K | D |
| Jonesborough | 18 mi south | 25 min | 6 2 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 6,990 | $299K | B |
| Elizabethton | 23 mi southeast | 35 min | 10 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 RV parks | 14,350 | $173K | C |
| Clinchport | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 3 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 62 | — | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Mountain Music Museum
Other well-known places within 57 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw57 mi MountainMount Mitchell
127 mi Ancient siteUnited States Penitentiary
51 mi MountainGrandfather Mountain
31 mi MountainBlack Mountain212 mi Park & preserveGray Fossil Site
57 mi MountainMount Rogers57 mi Theme parkTweetsie Railroad
327 mi National forestCherokee National ForestPhoto credits
Mount Mitchell: Unknown, Public domain · United States Penitentiary: Nyttend, Public domain · Grandfather Mountain: Original uploader was KyleAndMelissa22 at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Black Mountain: iLoveMountains.org, CC BY 2.0 · Mount Rogers: USDA-FS, Public domain · Cherokee National Forest: Ryan Rice at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Mountain Music Museum
Is Mountain Music Museum in Kingsport?
Yes. It’s inside Kingsport, TN.
When is the best time to visit Mountain Music Museum?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 71–82°.
What is the closest airport to Mountain Music Museum?
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA (TRI), about 10 miles away. The nearest big hub is McGhee Tyson (TYS), about 95 miles.
Where should I stay near Mountain Music Museum?
Kingsport (in town, 27 places to stay), Johnson City (17 mi, 34 places to stay) and Bristol (19 mi, 27 places to stay).
Tips from people in Kingsport
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